Strangles Confirmed in Two Kansas Counties
Edited Press Release
August 7, 2023
The affected horses reside in Miami and Johnson counties.
The affected horses reside in Miami and Johnson counties.
Horses in Pierce and Grant Counties are positive for strangles.
A horse in Grey County is positive for strangles, and 10 horses are exposed.
A horse in Bent County is positive for West Nile virus.
A Quarter Horse mare in Kings County is positive for WNV and is currently alive.
Horses that live in group pasture settings showed an increased ability to learn human cues, regardless of their relationship to the person.
Exercise significantly affects risk of gastric ulcer development in horses, particularly in the glandular region, which underscores the need for management precautions.
Horses in Conejos, Elbert, El Paso and Fremont counties are positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
The horse lives in Clallam County.
Spirulina might be a beneficial supplement for horses due to its protective effect seen in other species’ joint cartilage.
A Quarter Horse in Jackson County was euthanized after developing EEE.
An unvaccinated mare in St. Lawrence County was confirmed positive for EEE and is now deceased.
An unvaccinated yearling in Lanark County was euthanized after contracting EEE.
Researchers used AI to analyze horse conformation and detected differences between fragile foal syndrome carriers and noncarriers that might have performance implications.
A Hanoverian mare in Palm Beach County is positive for strangles.
The RHpE can be used to help detect musculoskeletal pain in horses caused by limb lameness and poor saddle fit.
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